Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left elbow disability and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during the appeal period. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for temporomandibular joint disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notice and a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's eligibility for the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to a lack of adequate medical rationale in the initial decision. The Board finds that an additional medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) is necessary to determine if the Veteran requires personal care services, supervision or protection, based on her disability.

The Board has determined that the CEAT's decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is not supported by adequate reasoning and must be remanded to obtain a more detailed medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gallbladder disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding its direct relationship to active duty service. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an etiological opinion on whether the gallbladder disorder is directly attributable to active duty service, including as due to paratrooping.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 24, 2024 for the award of service connection for metastatic left breast cancer status post lumpectomy. The Veteran's claim was filed on June 24, 2024, and he requested readjudication of his previously denied claim in August 28, 2024.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claim of a gastrointestinal disorder, leading to remand. The case will be reconsidered with additional medical records and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma is granted, but the AOJ must reconcile conflicting VA Memos regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension, including special monthly pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance was dismissed due to the rule against concurrent election.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on July 9, 2024 as it did not meet the criteria for emergency treatment under VA guidelines.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits was granted, with an effective date of November 20, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the cause of death has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities from March 14, 2011 to March 21, 2011 are denied as VA authorization was not obtained and the treatment received was for a non-emergent condition.

The Board has denied service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria for compensable conditions. The claim for treatment purposes is remanded as there was no response from the Veteran or further action by VA.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for anemia and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining private and prison treatment records and scheduling VA examinations at a correctional facility if necessary.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer, as well as whether his toxic exposure risk activities contributed to his cause of death. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's laryngeal cancer and its connection to service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied service connection for liver disease, attributing the denial to a lack of current diagnosis and inconsistency in medical records regarding the Veteran's claimed condition.